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Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University is a medium, public institution located in Cape Girardeau, mo. Southeast Missouri State University offers undergraduate degrees in 109 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 7,010 undergraduates
cost $9,015 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Southeast Missouri State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 86.3%
SAT score average 1055
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
65 days away FAFSA® deadline

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southeast Missouri State University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,015
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,954
Books & supplies $667
Other expenses $5,352
Cost of attendance* $24,988
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $24,988 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,585
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,954
Books & supplies $667
Other expenses $5,352
Cost of attendance* $31,558
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $31,558 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southeast Missouri State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,010, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map One University Plaza, MS2025, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
phone N/A
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Southeast Missouri State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Southeast Missouri State University?

Southeast Missouri State University is located in Cape Girardeau, mo.

What is the acceptance rate at Southeast Missouri State University? 

The acceptance rate for Southeast Missouri State University is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for Southeast Missouri State University?

The average high school GPA for Southeast Missouri State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Southeast Missouri State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Southeast Missouri State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $99,952.

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SLM Education Services, LLC does not provide, and these materials are not meant to convey, financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult your own financial advisor, tax advisor, or attorney about your specific circumstances.

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Certain content is referenced from Peterson’s Data 2024.

N/A means the information was not available or reported.